Top 5 Things to See and Do in Stuttgart

1. Festivals and Events in Stuttgart

Stuttgart offers festivals and events year-round as well as a good selection of cultural and sporting events. Try to get tickets to one of the performances at the Stadt Opera House.

Go in early September to take in the Stuttgart Wine Festival and the Music Festival which are held concurrently. In early October, don't miss the Beer Festival.

Plan your visit to coincide with the Summer Festival which offers a wide array of foods, drink, light shows, entertainment and festive outdoor markets.

2. Visit the Spectactular Mercedes Benz Museum

The Mercedes Benz museum is absolute heaven for auto lovers. This beautifully designed museum houses some of the great MB classics and offers you a chance to take part in interactive exhibits and driving simulators. The whole atmosphere here is pleasant and appealing - regardless of age or gender, although no doubt, most males I know would gladly take up residence here. Price 8.00 9.00 a.m. to6.00 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday and on public holidays, closed on Mondays.

3. Enjoy the Ancient Mineral Springs of Stuttgart in Modern Comfort

Stuttgart is home to one of the largest mineral springs in Europe, located at Bad Cannstatt which has indoor and outdoor mineral pools, hot tubs, sauna, steam room, and spa facilities. Another nice destination is the Mineralbad Lueze, with eight pools to choose from and an open air mineral-water sauna. Plan for a day of relaxation and wellness. You really will feel great afterwards!

Easily Accessible by Public Transport and Auto

Bad Cannstatt

Sulzerrainstraße 2

Lueze

Am Leuzebad 2-6

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In the town center of Stuttgart, you can visit the Neues Schloss wich is across the street from the Altes Schloss. You can visit the old palace, the new palace and palace square - all in a few short steps.

The Altes Schloss was built in the 1300s and houses the Wuerttemberg State Museum which is home to some great historical and medeival exhibits. Make sure you wander through Karlsplatz which outside the palace walls, has cafes and hosts an open air market every Saturday.

5. Staatsgalerie Stuttgart - Modern Art and Old Masters

Stuttgart's Staatsgalerie includes works by Rembrandt, Bellini and other masters but also has an impressive nineteenth- and twentieth-century collection, with works by Expressionists Ernst Kirchner, Ernst Barlach, and Max Beckmann, Paul Klee. Modigliani, Picasso, and Monet. The architecture and the quality of the collections make this a good bet for a few interesting hours in Stuttgart. The architecture of this building alone is really a piece of art even if you choose not to go inside.